Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester Short Magnum
Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family, the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter, and betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps.
Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. 6.8 Western
Between the 6.5 PRC and 6.8 Western, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Behind the Bullet: .300 Winchester Short Magnum
Phil Massaro dissects a short-action favorite: the .300 Winchester Short Magnum.
Favorite Rifles and Cartridges Used by North Country Guides and Outfitters
Contributor Aram von Benedikt teamed up with Book Your Hunt for a survey of North Country outfitter opinions on which calibers work and what bullets will not fail. Read on for their answers.
Hardware: 6.8 Western
The all-new 6.8 Western brings the .277-inch bore diameter to life in a cartridge with a muzzle velocity that won’t burn up a throat prematurely, and offers the heavier, higher BC bullets that have been so popular among long-range shooters and hunters.
Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics
You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.
Top 5 All-Around North American Big-Game Cartridges
With respect to overall performance and ammunition availability, here are the five best all-around cartridges for North American big-game species.
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